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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Carlos Ruiz

Carlos Ruiz, Managing Editor

Carlos Ruiz is the Managing Editor for Talon Marks. He admires photography, and even launched his own website and has dedicated his Instagram to his work. His dream job is always changing, but most recently, he would like to travel the world taking photos, or something having to do with photojournalism. He’s hopeful to continue working on a newspaper staff at the CSU he decides to attend.

 

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Freshman midfielder, No. 24 Carlos Perez helped control the midfield to keep the opponent scoreless. Perez sped past a defender to create a play for the Falcons at Cerritos College on Sept. 7 against Golden West College.

[Photo] Falcons victorious at home against Golden West Rustlers

Randy Tejeda, Staff Writer • September 11, 2018

Sophomore forward No. 9, Kevin Diaz after the pass from his teammate. Diaz scored on this run against Moorpark at Cerritos College on Sept. 7.

Sophomore running back No. 3, Rhamondre Stevenson ran for 200 yards against Moorpark College's defense. Stevenson ran through Moorpark's defensive line with the hole the Cerritos offensive line created, before shortly running out of bounds at Moorpark College on Sept. 8.

Falcons acquire second win of the season against Moorpark College

Christopher Martinez and Carlos Ruiz • September 11, 2018

Cerritos Falcons faced off against the Moorpark Raiders on Sept. 8 in what turned out to be a snap for the four year losing streak as the Falcons top the Raiders 31-10. Within the will of both teams...

Sophomore WR, No. 8 Jacob Gasser with a clean reception running the ball in for a touchdown. The Falcons dominant in the first quarter.

[Photo] Falcons’ Football off to a strong start

Christopher Martinez, Staff Writer • September 7, 2018

Sophomore WR, No. 8 Jacob Gasser with a clean reception running the ball in for a touchdown. The Falcons dominant in the first quarter.

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[Photo] Shmackem: Kobe come back

Jah-Tosh Baruti • September 1, 2018

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Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 29, 2018

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Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 29, 2018

Sophomore forward No. 13, Christian Perez fighting for the ball during the first game of the day against the L.A. Wolves. Perez also played against the 2008 State Champion Alumni during the second half.

Falcons off to a mixed start

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 28, 2018

Falcons begin the season with back to back games, starting on a tough note due to a second game loss. The men's soccer team played its first two exhibition matches of the season this past weekend against...

Sophomore forward No. 13, Christian Perez fighting for the ball during the first game of the day against the L.A. Wolves. Perez also played against the 2008 State Champion Alumni during the second half.

Sophomore forward No. 13, Christian Perez fighting for the ball during the first game of the day against the L.A. Wolves. Perez also played against the 2008 State Champion Alumni during the second half....

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Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 22, 2018

Head coach Dean Grosfeld during football practice. Grosfeld is preparing his players for the first kickoff on Aug. 23.

Dean Grosfeld nabs football’s head coaching position

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 21, 2018

After 24 seasons of coaching as an assistant alongside the legendary Frank Mazzotta, Dean Grosfeld has been named head coach of Falcons' football. Grosfeld will be entering his 25th overall season,...

Men and Women’s Cross Country eyeing top spot in conference

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 21, 2018

The men and women's cross country team is closing in on the new season, with both sides placing in top 15 in the California Community College Athletic Association State Championships last season. Cerritos...

Freshman Mirka Granoble setting up sophomore Bianca Smith for a quick spike down the middle. Granoble had plenty of assists during the tournament.

Women’s volleyball hopeful for season with team growth

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 21, 2018

After going 2-20 the previous year, women's volleyball are on the road searching for a better season outcome. Head coach Kari Hemmerling is excited to hop into the new season with the team almost doubling...

Head coach Don Garriott showing the team what technique to practice next. Garriott is training his team hard for better outcomes. Photo credit: Carlos Ruiz

Falcons’ wrestling confident for state championship win

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 21, 2018

The Falcon wrestlers are training hard heading into the new season on the hunt for glory. Head coach Don Garriott has led the team into the top four spots for the state championship in the past four...

Lisa Naranjo, art major, works on a painting that is part of a series of paintings depicting abuse, relationships, over-sexualization and liberation of women.

Explicit art

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 16, 2018

Stand in front of Lisa Naranjo’s art and you’ll see a series filled with forced religion, abuse, strained relationships and the sexualization of women and another focused on fantasy and liberation...

Philip Herrera topping off the finished product of Southwest eggs benedict.

[Photo] Top chef

Alison Hernandez • August 14, 2018

Philip Herrera topping off the finished product of Southwest eggs benedict.

One of the many NASA ducks Yulisa Jimenez hopes to collect in the coming years.

Dreaming of Space

Carlos Ruiz, Sports Editor • August 14, 2018

Yulisa Jimenez is a physics major at Cerritos College who was very intimidated when she began and questioned her ability to pursue something like exploring space. "I didn't believe in myself and it was...

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[Photo] Shmackem: Who ya got? NBA Draft special

Jah-Tosh Baruti • June 22, 2018

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[Photo] Talon Marks’ Athletes of the Semester – Spring 2018

Jah-Tosh Baruti • May 16, 2018

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Sophomore pitcher Micah Hee improved to 4-2 on the season. Pitching five innings, Hee face 26 batters.

Falcons’ baseball team advance to Super Regional Final

Carlos Ruiz • May 11, 2018

In the first round of the Southern California Regional Playoffs, the Falcons' baseball team swept the series 2-0 against the Los Angeles Pierce College Brahamas.Following the last game that won the series...

Dr. Peter Weller during the Q&A part of his lecture. Weller cleared up questions on art perspective.

Shedding new light on Donatello’s David

Carlos Ruiz • May 8, 2018

A new idea of art perspective was introduced upon many students and professors who attended the lecture of Dr. Peter Weller.The Cerritos College Visual and Culture Studies program presented this lecture...

Physics professor Carlos Mera is awarded Most Outstanding Faculty. He was awarded this at the Cerritos College Outstanding Faculty Awards Ceremony on April 26 for the 2017-2018 academic year.

[Photo] Honoring Cerritos College faculty

Elizabeth Corcoles • May 1, 2018

Physics professor Carlos Mera is awarded Most Outstanding Faculty. He was awarded this at the Cerritos College Outstanding Faculty Awards Ceremony on April 26 for the 2017-2018 academic year.

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ stands tall as fan-favorite heroes fight Thanos

Carlos Ruiz • May 1, 2018

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally brought an ending to a 10-year connection within the MCU films, which began in 2008 with "Iron Man."With the most recent installment of the MCU being "Avengers:...

Avengers: Infinity War warming up for box office success

Carlos Ruiz • April 27, 2018

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's most recent installment "Avengers: Infinity War" is going to be one of the best superhero movies of the year.The MCU is the most dominant franchise centered on superhero...

The Falcons baseball team celebrating their 14-0 shutout against the Long Beach City College Vikings.

Falcons’ baseball take down Long Beach City College 14-0 in the last game of the season series

Carlos Ruiz • April 25, 2018

The Cerritos College baseball team won in a 14-0 shutout against the Long Beach City College Vikings closing out the series 2-1. The Falcons have obtained a share of the South Coast Conference South...

Freshman Dario Rico and his doubles partner sophomore Kwangeun Lee during their doubles match in which was won 8-6. Rico and Lee capped off the 3-0 lead going into the singles'.

Falcons’ men’s tennis team crowned Southern California Champions

Carlos Ruiz • April 24, 2018

  The Cerritos College men's tennis team are now the Southern California Champions and for the first time in the college's history they will play for the California Community College Athletic Association...

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Jah-Tosh Baruti and Carlos Ruiz • April 11, 2018

Sophomore Lisa Suzuki on day two of the South Coast Conference tournament. Suzuki won the conference singles and doubles with her partner freshman Kseniia Prokopchuk.

Women’s tennis wins the South Coast Conference Tournament

Carlos Ruiz • April 11, 2018

The Cerritos College women's tennis team have been seeded first in the Southern California Regional playoffs after winning the South Coast Conference tournament.The Falcons played a final doubles match...

Freshman Kent Hunter during day two of the conference tournament. Hunter is in the finals for both singles and doubles.

Falcons’ men’s tennis team battle each other in the finals

Carlos Ruiz • April 11, 2018

The Cerritos College men's tennis team are in the finals for the Western State Conference Tournament.On day two of the tournament the quarterfinals and semifinals matches were played.Freshmen Kent Hunter...

Sophomore Rollie Nichols hit a single down centerfield, batting in sophomore Nick Penzetta in the fifth inning. Nichols finished the ball game with two RBI's and scored once.

Falcons baseball win the series between Compton College

Carlos Ruiz • April 11, 2018

The Falcons baseball team swept the season series against Compton College in 11-0 shutout.Previously playing Compton College on two separate occasions on away territory the Falcons were able to win both...

The glare on the outside exhibit's windows has been an issue for Director and Curator for the Cerritos College gallery, James MacDevitt. "When I showed up the day after they installed the glass ... I immediately recognized that this was not going to work," said MacDevitt.

[Photo] Art faces a glaring issue

Carmelita Islas Mendez • April 10, 2018

The glare on the outside exhibit's windows has been an issue for Director and Curator for the Cerritos College gallery, James MacDevitt. "When I showed up the day after they installed the glass ... I immediately...

Sophomore Micqwuan Wright in the men's 400-meter hurdles race. Wright finished the race in fourth place.

Falcons’ track and field compete at UCLA Legends Invitational meet

Carlos Ruiz • April 4, 2018

The women's track and field team were able to take fifth place overall out of 17 schools on Saturday's meet, while the men's team clinched ninth place out of 18 schools. The Falcons were on-away territory...

Sophomore Gilbert Romero pitching a fast ball down toward the El Camino College batter. Romero pitched only three hits, but didn't allow a single run in.

Falcons’ baseball clinch season series 2-1, against El Camino College

Carlos Ruiz • March 28, 2018

The Cerritos College baseball team had a slow start to the 3-0 victory against El Camino College Warriors. With the win over El Camino College, the Falcons are now in first place in the South Coast...

Police Chief Tom Gallivan informing faculty and students on the tactics of what to do during an active shooter on campus. The three main ideas to remember are run, hide and fight.

Students prepare themselves at active shooter awareness

Carlos Ruiz • March 27, 2018

With the recent tragedies in Parkland, FL and the false claim occurrences on social media it was time to emphasize what you should do during an active shooter event. The Cerritos College's Police department...

Club members clashing at the 2018 Falcon Games. The Falcon Games, held on March 5-7, is one of the biggest club fundraisers of the year.

[Photo] Falcon Games brings new hope for the future

Carlos Martinez • March 15, 2018

Club members clashing at the 2018 Falcon Games. The Falcon Games, held on March 5-7, is one of the biggest club fundraisers of the year.

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